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Clotrimazole-Betamethasone

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone

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What is clotrimazole-betamethasone?

Clotrimazole-betamethasone is a prescription combination topical cream containing clotrimazole, an antifungal, and betamethasone, a potent corticosteroid. It's used to treat fungal skin infections — such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm) — when both antifungal treatment and anti-inflammatory relief are needed. Clotrimazole kills the fungus causing the infection while betamethasone reduces the associated redness, swelling, and itching. Because betamethasone is a high-potency steroid, use is limited to 2 to 4 weeks and it should not be used on the face or in skin folds where steroid side effects are more likely.

Dual antifungal and anti-inflammatory action

Clotrimazole disrupts fungal ergosterol synthesis to kill the dermatophytes causing the infection, while betamethasone suppresses the inflammatory skin response — treating both the infection and the itch and redness it causes simultaneously.

Faster symptomatic relief

The addition of the corticosteroid component provides quicker relief of the discomfort, scaling, and inflammation of fungal skin infections compared to antifungal-only treatments — improving comfort during the early treatment period.

Short-course limitation

Betamethasone's high potency requires limiting use to 2 to 4 weeks to avoid skin thinning, striae, and HPA axis effects — it's designed for acute infection management rather than extended maintenance treatment.

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Ongoing support, always available.

Your care doesn’t end after your visit. Message your care team anytime to discuss side effects, ask questions about your medication, or request a refill.

We stay proactive so your care stays steady — adjusting your plan as needed and keeping you informed every step of the way.

What our customers have to say

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Everything is upfront and exactly what they state. No hidden costs or fees. Great experience!

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I felt heard and they followed through

I felt heard and they followed through until my prior authorization was approved after it was denied. They maintained communication with me until I received my medication.

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Got refills quickly and affordably

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Listened and responded right away

The physician I was paired with listened to all of my concerns and responded right away. She was thorough, and I received my medication within hours.

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Prescription confirmed within 45 minutes

I’d run out of a medication while I was in the process of changing doctors. I provided some information, and my prescription was done and confirmed within 45 minutes.

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Thorough history check and a prompt prior authorization

They were very thorough in checking my medical history for any possible problems with the new medication, and very prompt in handling the prior authorization with the pharmacy and the insurance carrier.

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